Irv Grossman

Irv Grossman is the incoming Professor of Practice and Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation at Auburn University. In this role, he connects Auburn’s leading supply chain research and professional enrichment programs with the CSCI sponsorship community.

Before joining Auburn, Irv founded a consulting firm that became part of Chainalytics, where he played a key leadership role until its acquisition by NTT Data, a global technology consultancy.

Irv’s professional experience spans Retail, Consumer Goods, and High-Tech industries. He served as Vice President at Cingular Wireless (now AT&T Mobility), where he spearheaded the development of a supply chain competency that had not previously existed. His expertise includes both forward, service, and reverse supply chains.  Irv’s experience includes roles with Accenture and American Honda

He is a past Chair of the Board of Advisors for Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain Research and has been a featured speaker at Penn State, CSCMP, and the Reverse Logistics Association.

Irv earned his B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State and recently completed his Master’s in Global Supply Chain Management at Purdue University.